Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort vs JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

Photo: Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

Moderate Epcot Resort Area
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Photo: JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Deluxe Disney Springs Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

Caribbean Beach

Moderate

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Deluxe

Area

Caribbean Beach

Epcot Resort Area

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Disney Springs Resort Area

Transportation

Caribbean Beach

Skyliner, Bus

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None listed

Table-Service Dining

Caribbean Beach

2 restaurants

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None

Quick-Service Dining

Caribbean Beach

3 locations

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None

Pool Amenities

Caribbean Beach

Pool, Water Slide, Quiet Pool

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Caribbean Beach

No

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

No

Top Highlight

Caribbean Beach

Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes

Overview

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

A moderate resort spread around Barefoot Bay with island villages, Skyliner access, and easy connections to Epcot and Hollywood Studios.

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

A newer luxury Marriott property just outside Disney-owned hotels, positioned in the Bonnet Creek cluster near Disney Springs and Epcot-area access roads.

Amenities

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • shipwreck play area
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail (1.4-mile promenade around Barefoot Bay)
  • Water Slide
  • Quiet Pool
  • Marina
  • Fishing around Barefoot Bay
  • Volleyball

Wellness

  • Spa

Rooms

  • Club Level

Other

  • calypso trading post
  • Laundry Facilities

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Amenity details coming soon.

Transportation

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

  • Skyliner

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Bus

    Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Transportation details coming soon.

Pros

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

  • Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
  • Moderate price tier with colorful Caribbean theming
  • Large resort with a central Old Port Royale hub
  • Close to Art of Animation and Pop Century via Skyliner
  • Refurbished rooms are a significant improvement

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

  • Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes
  • Impressive pool complex with lazy river and waterslides
  • Full-service spa and multiple restaurants on property
  • Located within Disney property boundaries with shuttle to parks
  • Often significantly cheaper than comparable Disney-owned Deluxe resorts

Cons

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

  • Very spread-out layout makes walking distances from rooms very long
  • Dining options are limited and not highly regarded by guests
  • Bus-only access to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom
  • Lost much of its lush tropical vibe after recent reimagining
  • Some room buildings are far from the main hub and bus stops

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

  • Shuttle to Disney parks is slower and less frequent than Disney buses
  • No Early Entry or on-site Disney booking advantages
  • Not as Disney-immersive as staying in a Disney-owned resort
  • Far from all theme parks, requiring a car or shuttle every time
  • Parking fees apply on top of already high nightly rates

On-Site Dining

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

  • Banana Cabana

    Table Service

    American

    dinner

    View menu
  • Centertown Market

    Quick Service

    Latin, American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • Centertown Market Grab & Go

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • Sebastian's Bistro

    Table Service

    Latin

    dinner

    View menu
  • Spyglass Grill

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

No on-site dining information available.

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